Broadway Small Talk Hits and Misses Amid Unemployment Rise
A late fall Broadway update notes unemployment high, new shows like Command Decision and Allegro draw attention, stars Judith Anderson, Maurice Evans, and June Lockhart shine, while Lucille Ball, Franchot Tone, Martha Lipton spark press. Industry quirks include diet trends, gadget hikes, and a risky mix of glamor and finance.
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New York-Hollywood
New York
Billy's
Medicos
Allegro
High Button
Medea
Man
Superman
the Winslow Boy
Judith Anderson
Maurice Evans
June Lockhart
Frank Sinatra
Capitol Theater
Lucille Ball
Franchot Tone
Martha Lipton
Park East
Pinky
Miss Lipton
Martha Tilton
Howard Cullmans
UN lounge scenes reveal Cold War vibes and logrolling
Report from the United Nations lounge shows diplomats from the Soviet bloc and Western nations trading smiles and favors. Gromyko and Vishinsky canvass delegates, while Britain and Australia lead active logrolling. German anti inflation humor and Cain’s European impressions add color to the scene.
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Washington
United Nations
House of Representatives
Gromyko
Vishinsky
Sam Rayburn
Joe Martin
Congress
Kudriatsov
The
Herald Tribune
Jan Masaryk
Kingdom of
Yemen
White House Hazing Clifford Faces Public Scrutiny
The Saturday Evening Post article titled Truman s One Man Brain Trust irked President Truman as Leigh White questioned Clifford s authority and suggested the job was too big for him. The piece drew tight lipped reactions from officials and fueled White House ribbing.
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Washington
Clark Clifford
Truman
Clifford
Tommy Corcoran
Ben Cohen
Harry Hopkins
White House
Saturday Evening Post
Leigh White
White
Roosevelt
Prize winning jellies and chutneys for holiday gifts
The article suggests giving home preserved foods as thoughtful gifts. It notes that jelly season may be over but makers can use juice to make jelly and consider canned juice like grape or citrus. Chutney in small jars is recommended as a welcome meat course addition amid tight meat supplies.
Lynn Chambers Menu and Home Canned Goods Guide
A homey page outlines Lynn Chambers meals including tomato juice fried scallops and baked potatoes with side salads. It also presents numerous jelly and jam recipes with detailed steps for bottling and paraffin sealing plus tips for peeling oranges, shredding cabbage, and muffin tin convenience.
From a Pro-Union Speakeasy to Cold War Fears in Washington
A stream of dialogue and political monologue depicts a1950s era scene with barroom chatter about judges, investigations, and rackets. References to the court of special pleas, murder cases, hepatitis of politics, and a chorus of public figures show a society wrestling with loyalty, democracy, and anti Communist sentiment amid hearings in Washington.
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Washington
Communist Party
United States
Doll Clothes Patterns for 16 to 44 Inch Dolls
Complete sewing patterns for doll outfits with Pattern No 8243 and 8229. Includes sizes 16 18 40 22 24 inches and 14 16 18 20 40 42 44 inches. Notes fabric yardage and design details. Fall Winter issue of FASHION magazine highlights patterns and prices.
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Complete Pattern Magazine
Christmas gift ideas from tobacco ads and home hacks
A vintage ad offers gifts of Camel cigarettes and Prince Albert tobacco as ideal Christmas presents. It also includes home washing tips like cleaning tarnished embroidery with alum and using pillowcases to cover dresses, plus a note on maple sugar as a sweetener.
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Prince Albert
St. Nick
Quick Cough Relief Syrup You Can Make at Home
An old home remedy claims two cups sugar and one cup water dissolved briefly then mixed with 214 ounces Pinex in a pint bottle to yield a ready cough syrup. The mixture allegedly soothes irritated membranes loosens phlegm eases breathing and aids sleep with quick action and a money back guarantee.
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Nora Drake
Henry Morgan
Bigtown
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Movieburg
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Benny
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Hope
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RKO
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Hitler
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Lynn Chambers
Apple
Lynn
WNU Features
Westbrouck Pegler
Idaho
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Uip
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FBI
Teriff
St. Paul
Minn
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Frankie Boy
Joe Fischetti
Democracy
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